By Adam Cancryn, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has finalized a deal with drugmaker AbbVie to cut the cost of certain medicines, marking the latest pact as part of its “Most Favored Nation” pricing initiative. The deal comes days after the administration inked a deal with Johnson & Johnson, which was announced
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KPTV, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, CNN By Taylor Romine, Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — A Border Patrol agent shot two people in Portland, Oregon, during a traffic stop after authorities said they were associated with a Venezuelan gang, another incident in a string of confrontations with federal authorities that have left Americans frustrated with immigration
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KESQ) – The Trevor Project, a West Hollywood nonprofit known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, has received a $45 million donation from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott after the Trump administration cut its funding, it was announced today. The organization’s national suicide-prevention hotline has been accessible by dialing 988 since 2022.
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By Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is under pressure to step up its efforts to support internet freedom in Iran after it cut funding backing that work last year, as widespread technology blackouts have hampered the efforts of anti-government protesters facing violent crackdowns through Iran. Experts say the days-long digital
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (KESQ) – Orange County Superior Court Judge Israel Claustro pleaded guilty today to workers’ compensation fraud. Claustro, 50, pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud and agreed to resign as a judge, authorities said. Claustro made his initial appearance in court Monday morning, entering an obligatory not guilty plea, but
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By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told people that he is unhappy with the decision to criminally investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN. Bessent has expressed concern that the decision will negatively impact the markets. He has warned President Donald Trump in
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By Michael Rios, Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN (CNN) — Venezuela’s promise last week to release “a significant number” of political prisoners is progressing far slower than many had hoped, as hundreds of families continue to wait in agony for their loved ones to be freed. Of the more than 800 people considered arbitrarily detained for political
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By Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — Iranians screamed in anguish and cried in confusion as they gathered beside bodies shrouded in black bags in a makeshift morgue at the Kahrizak Forensic Medical Center and lying on the ground outside the facility south of Tehran. Videos making their way past Iran’s internet blackout circulated over the
Continue ReadingBy Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian civilians endured the deadliest year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of their country in 2022, with more than 2,500 people killed in 2025, the United Nations said in a new report Monday. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said it verified that 2,514 civilians were
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Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – Modernism Week 2026, an 11-day celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, and vintage culture, featuring hundreds of home tours and events, is returning to Palm Springs on Thursday, February 12. Modernism Week runs from February 12–22, 2026, drawing in thousands of design enthusiasts, architects, collectors, and travelers from around
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WCCO, CNN By Danya Gainor, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration, arguing the unprecedented federal immigration operation in the state is “a federal invasion,” and seeking a court order halting the crackdown, according to a lawsuit filed Monday. “This has to stop; it
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Excessive alcohol use is pretty common, with 17% of adults in the US reporting binge drinking. Researchers explain why some people can’t stop — even when they know it’s hurting them. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣
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EL CENTRO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors approved increases to the District’s payment assistance programs, enabling more customers to qualify in 2026. IID officials said for two of the agency’s most utilized assistance programs, eligible customers may now earn well above the federal poverty income thresholds and still qualify for
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, including the restrooms, will close to inbound and outbound traffic from 6 a.m., Jan. 12 through 7 a.m., Jan. 17, the National Park Service announced Thursday. Park Boulevard will also be closed to vehicle traffic for six miles from the west entrance
Continue Reading By Danya Gainor, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration, arguing the unprecedented federal immigration operation in the state is “a federal invasion,” and seeking a court order halting the crackdown, according to a lawsuit filed Monday. “This has to stop; it just has
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters were able to quickly contain a fire at a resort in Palm Springs Monday afternoon. The fire was first reported at around 11:10 a.m. on the 2800 block of S Palm Canyon Drive. “Palm Springs Firefighters responded to a 2 alarm structure fire contained to a single unit on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Fort Lauderdale, Florida (AP) — Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Monday that he’s running for governor in 2026, hoping to take over for term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. The candidacy places Collins in a Republican primary race against U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. DeSantis tapped Collins
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By Katelyn Polantz, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — The top career prosecutor in the Justice Department’s Eastern District of Virginia office has been fired, according to three people familiar with the development Monday. It is the latest dramatic change to the powerful prosecutors’ office that previously brought cases against former FBI Director James Comey and
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By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Lawyers for Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s move to cut Kelly’s retirement pay and reduce his rank in response to Kelly’s urging of US service members to refuse illegal orders. The lawsuit argues punishing Kelly violates the First Amendment
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By Molly English, CNN Washington (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on her party Monday to “read the room” and begin appealing to a wider swath of the working-class public by keeping a stringent focus on the economy. “Americans are stretched to the breaking point financially, and they will vote for candidates who name
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